❓ A parliamentary question regarding alleged breaches of the Mining Act by Kalgoorlie Consolidated Gold Mines (KCGM), specifically mining within 100 metres of a residence and disturbing a boundary peg. The exchange reveals heated debate and accusations of inconsistency.
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(1) Is the minister aware that the Department of Minerals and Energy was obliged to advise Kalgoorlie Consolidated Gold Mines on 13 November 2000 that it was in breach of the Mining Act by mining within 100 metres of a residence without the written consent of the resident? (2) Is the minister aware that during the same incident a boundary peg at the same residence was pulled out and that the boundary peg is inside KCGM’s fenced area? (3) Will the minister instigate proceedings against KCGM for the breach? Hon Mark Nevill: I thought you did not support litigation approaches. Hon N.F. Moore: It depends on the circumstances. Hon TOM HELM: Is Hon Mark Nevill with us? Hon Mark Nevill: I am just looking for a bit of consistency. Hon TOM HELM: The member should just shut up and listen! The PRESIDENT: Order! Last night during a debate another member chose to tell a member to shut up. I explained to that member that it was unparliamentary, and I say exactly the same to Hon Tom Helm. First, there is no need for it and, secondly, it does not achieve anything. Hon Mark Nevill: Show a bit of respect. Hon TOM HELM: For that I apologise. If the member showed me the respect I think I deserve while asking a question, I would certainly show him the same respect. I continue - (4) Does the minister consider his reply to question on notice 902 of 20 April 1999, in which he stated “ . . . KCGM, had already apologised and taken what would be regarded as reasonable steps to minimise future inconvenience to people such as yourself, living close to the shaft”, has proved to be misleading? (5) If so, should the minister apologise to the residents for not taking action against KCGM prior to this latest breach? Hon N.F. MOORE
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I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) No. However, I am informed that a telephone complaint was received on 14 November 2000 by a district inspector of mines at the Kalgoorlie inspectorate from a resident of Williamstown alleging that a bobcat was being operated on Kalgoorlie Consolidated Gold Mines’ lease, within 100 metres of his residential property. (2) The district inspector of mines was informed that a residential boundary peg had been disturbed. (3) The matter is currently being investigated. A decision on whether prosecution is warranted in this case will be made after the completion of the investigation, which I am sure the member considers is a very appropriate course of action. Hon Mark Nevill: Let us not operate bobcats in the metropolitan area within 100 metres of a person’s house! The PRESIDENT: Order! Hon Tom Helm: What is wrong with this clown? Can’t he shut up? Hon N.F. MOORE: I think he has noticed a slight inconsistency in the argument of the member asking the question. Hon Tom Helm: He is not a blackfella. Hon N.F. MOORE: Is that the difference? Yesterday we were told in the debate on native title that we should not have litigation, but now the member is saying that I should litigate immediately without an investigation. (4) I will be in a position to answer this question after the completion of the investigation. (5) Not applicable.
(2) Is the minister aware that during the same incident a boundary peg at the same residence was pulled out and that the boundary peg is inside KCGM’s fenced area? (3) Will the minister instigate proceedings against KCGM for the breach? Hon Mark Nevill: I thought you did not support litigation approaches. Hon N.F. Moore: It depends on the circumstances. Hon TOM HELM: Is Hon Mark Nevill with us? Hon Mark Nevill: I am just looking for a bit of consistency. Hon TOM HELM: The member should just shut up and listen! The PRESIDENT: Order! Last night during a debate another member chose to tell a member to shut up. I explained to that member that it was unparliamentary, and I say exactly the same to Hon Tom Helm. First, there is no need for it and, secondly, it does not achieve anything. Hon Mark Nevill: Show a bit of respect. Hon TOM HELM: For that I apologise. If the member showed me the respect I think I deserve while asking a question, I would certainly show him the same respect. I continue - (4) Does the minister consider his reply to question on notice 902 of 20 April 1999, in which he stated “ . . . KCGM, had already apologised and taken what would be regarded as reasonable steps to minimise future inconvenience to people such as yourself, living close to the shaft”, has proved to be misleading? (5) If so, should the minister apologise to the residents for not taking action against KCGM prior to this latest breach? Hon N.F. MOORE replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) No. However, I am informed that a telephone complaint was received on 14 November 2000 by a district inspector of mines at the Kalgoorlie inspectorate from a resident of Williamstown alleging that a bobcat was being operated on Kalgoorlie Consolidated Gold Mines’ lease, within 100 metres of his residential property. (2) The district inspector of mines was informed that a residential boundary peg had been disturbed. (3) The matter is currently being investigated. A decision on whether prosecution is warranted in this case will be made after the completion of the investigation, which I am sure the member considers is a very appropriate course of action. Hon Mark Nevill: Let us not operate bobcats in the metropolitan area within 100 metres of a person’s house! The PRESIDENT: Order! Hon Tom Helm: What is wrong with this clown? Can’t he shut up? Hon N.F. MOORE: I think he has noticed a slight inconsistency in the argument of the member asking the question. Hon Tom Helm: He is not a blackfella. Hon N.F. MOORE: Is that the difference? Yesterday we were told in the debate on native title that we should not have litigation, but now the member is saying that I should litigate immediately without an investigation. (4) I will be in a position to answer this question after the completion of the investigation. (5) Not applicable.
(3) Will the minister instigate proceedings against KCGM for the breach? Hon Mark Nevill: I thought you did not support litigation approaches. Hon N.F. Moore: It depends on the circumstances. Hon TOM HELM: Is Hon Mark Nevill with us? Hon Mark Nevill: I am just looking for a bit of consistency. Hon TOM HELM: The member should just shut up and listen! The PRESIDENT: Order! Last night during a debate another member chose to tell a member to shut up. I explained to that member that it was unparliamentary, and I say exactly the same to Hon Tom Helm. First, there is no need for it and, secondly, it does not achieve anything. Hon Mark Nevill: Show a bit of respect. Hon TOM HELM: For that I apologise. If the member showed me the respect I think I deserve while asking a question, I would certainly show him the same respect. I continue - (4) Does the minister consider his reply to question on notice 902 of 20 April 1999, in which he stated “ . . . KCGM, had already apologised and taken what would be regarded as reasonable steps to minimise future inconvenience to people such as yourself, living close to the shaft”, has proved to be misleading? (5) If so, should the minister apologise to the residents for not taking action against KCGM prior to this latest breach? Hon N.F. MOORE replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) No. However, I am informed that a telephone complaint was received on 14 November 2000 by a district inspector of mines at the Kalgoorlie inspectorate from a resident of Williamstown alleging that a bobcat was being operated on Kalgoorlie Consolidated Gold Mines’ lease, within 100 metres of his residential property. (2) The district inspector of mines was informed that a residential boundary peg had been disturbed. (3) The matter is currently being investigated. A decision on whether prosecution is warranted in this case will be made after the completion of the investigation, which I am sure the member considers is a very appropriate course of action. Hon Mark Nevill: Let us not operate bobcats in the metropolitan area within 100 metres of a person’s house! The PRESIDENT: Order! Hon Tom Helm: What is wrong with this clown? Can’t he shut up? Hon N.F. MOORE: I think he has noticed a slight inconsistency in the argument of the member asking the question. Hon Tom Helm: He is not a blackfella. Hon N.F. MOORE: Is that the difference? Yesterday we were told in the debate on native title that we should not have litigation, but now the member is saying that I should litigate immediately without an investigation. (4) I will be in a position to answer this question after the completion of the investigation. (5) Not applicable.
Hon Mark Nevill: I thought you did not support litigation approaches. Hon N.F. Moore: It depends on the circumstances. Hon TOM HELM: Is Hon Mark Nevill with us? Hon Mark Nevill: I am just looking for a bit of consistency. Hon TOM HELM: The member should just shut up and listen! The PRESIDENT: Order! Last night during a debate another member chose to tell a member to shut up. I explained to that member that it was unparliamentary, and I say exactly the same to Hon Tom Helm. First, there is no need for it and, secondly, it does not achieve anything. Hon Mark Nevill: Show a bit of respect. Hon TOM HELM: For that I apologise. If the member showed me the respect I think I deserve while asking a question, I would certainly show him the same respect. I continue - (4) Does the minister consider his reply to question on notice 902 of 20 April 1999, in which he stated “ . . . KCGM, had already apologised and taken what would be regarded as reasonable steps to minimise future inconvenience to people such as yourself, living close to the shaft”, has proved to be misleading? (5) If so, should the minister apologise to the residents for not taking action against KCGM prior to this latest breach? Hon N.F. MOORE replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) No. However, I am informed that a telephone complaint was received on 14 November 2000 by a district inspector of mines at the Kalgoorlie inspectorate from a resident of Williamstown alleging that a bobcat was being operated on Kalgoorlie Consolidated Gold Mines’ lease, within 100 metres of his residential property. (2) The district inspector of mines was informed that a residential boundary peg had been disturbed. (3) The matter is currently being investigated. A decision on whether prosecution is warranted in this case will be made after the completion of the investigation, which I am sure the member considers is a very appropriate course of action. Hon Mark Nevill: Let us not operate bobcats in the metropolitan area within 100 metres of a person’s house! The PRESIDENT: Order! Hon Tom Helm: What is wrong with this clown? Can’t he shut up? Hon N.F. MOORE: I think he has noticed a slight inconsistency in the argument of the member asking the question. Hon Tom Helm: He is not a blackfella. Hon N.F. MOORE: Is that the difference? Yesterday we were told in the debate on native title that we should not have litigation, but now the member is saying that I should litigate immediately without an investigation. (4) I will be in a position to answer this question after the completion of the investigation. (5) Not applicable.
Hon N.F. Moore: It depends on the circumstances. Hon TOM HELM: Is Hon Mark Nevill with us? Hon Mark Nevill: I am just looking for a bit of consistency. Hon TOM HELM: The member should just shut up and listen! The PRESIDENT: Order! Last night during a debate another member chose to tell a member to shut up. I explained to that member that it was unparliamentary, and I say exactly the same to Hon Tom Helm. First, there is no need for it and, secondly, it does not achieve anything. Hon Mark Nevill: Show a bit of respect. Hon TOM HELM: For that I apologise. If the member showed me the respect I think I deserve while asking a question, I would certainly show him the same respect. I continue - (4) Does the minister consider his reply to question on notice 902 of 20 April 1999, in which he stated “ . . . KCGM, had already apologised and taken what would be regarded as reasonable steps to minimise future inconvenience to people such as yourself, living close to the shaft”, has proved to be misleading? (5) If so, should the minister apologise to the residents for not taking action against KCGM prior to this latest breach? Hon N.F. MOORE replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) No. However, I am informed that a telephone complaint was received on 14 November 2000 by a district inspector of mines at the Kalgoorlie inspectorate from a resident of Williamstown alleging that a bobcat was being operated on Kalgoorlie Consolidated Gold Mines’ lease, within 100 metres of his residential property. (2) The district inspector of mines was informed that a residential boundary peg had been disturbed. (3) The matter is currently being investigated. A decision on whether prosecution is warranted in this case will be made after the completion of the investigation, which I am sure the member considers is a very appropriate course of action. Hon Mark Nevill: Let us not operate bobcats in the metropolitan area within 100 metres of a person’s house! The PRESIDENT: Order! Hon Tom Helm: What is wrong with this clown? Can’t he shut up? Hon N.F. MOORE: I think he has noticed a slight inconsistency in the argument of the member asking the question. Hon Tom Helm: He is not a blackfella. Hon N.F. MOORE: Is that the difference? Yesterday we were told in the debate on native title that we should not have litigation, but now the member is saying that I should litigate immediately without an investigation. (4) I will be in a position to answer this question after the completion of the investigation. (5) Not applicable.
Hon TOM HELM: Is Hon Mark Nevill with us? Hon Mark Nevill: I am just looking for a bit of consistency. Hon TOM HELM: The member should just shut up and listen! The PRESIDENT: Order! Last night during a debate another member chose to tell a member to shut up. I explained to that member that it was unparliamentary, and I say exactly the same to Hon Tom Helm. First, there is no need for it and, secondly, it does not achieve anything. Hon Mark Nevill: Show a bit of respect. Hon TOM HELM: For that I apologise. If the member showed me the respect I think I deserve while asking a question, I would certainly show him the same respect. I continue - (4) Does the minister consider his reply to question on notice 902 of 20 April 1999, in which he stated “ . . . KCGM, had already apologised and taken what would be regarded as reasonable steps to minimise future inconvenience to people such as yourself, living close to the shaft”, has proved to be misleading? (5) If so, should the minister apologise to the residents for not taking action against KCGM prior to this latest breach? Hon N.F. MOORE replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) No. However, I am informed that a telephone complaint was received on 14 November 2000 by a district inspector of mines at the Kalgoorlie inspectorate from a resident of Williamstown alleging that a bobcat was being operated on Kalgoorlie Consolidated Gold Mines’ lease, within 100 metres of his residential property. (2) The district inspector of mines was informed that a residential boundary peg had been disturbed. (3) The matter is currently being investigated. A decision on whether prosecution is warranted in this case will be made after the completion of the investigation, which I am sure the member considers is a very appropriate course of action. Hon Mark Nevill: Let us not operate bobcats in the metropolitan area within 100 metres of a person’s house! The PRESIDENT: Order! Hon Tom Helm: What is wrong with this clown? Can’t he shut up? Hon N.F. MOORE: I think he has noticed a slight inconsistency in the argument of the member asking the question. Hon Tom Helm: He is not a blackfella. Hon N.F. MOORE: Is that the difference? Yesterday we were told in the debate on native title that we should not have litigation, but now the member is saying that I should litigate immediately without an investigation. (4) I will be in a position to answer this question after the completion of the investigation. (5) Not applicable.
Hon Mark Nevill: I am just looking for a bit of consistency. Hon TOM HELM: The member should just shut up and listen! The PRESIDENT: Order! Last night during a debate another member chose to tell a member to shut up. I explained to that member that it was unparliamentary, and I say exactly the same to Hon Tom Helm. First, there is no need for it and, secondly, it does not achieve anything. Hon Mark Nevill: Show a bit of respect. Hon TOM HELM: For that I apologise. If the member showed me the respect I think I deserve while asking a question, I would certainly show him the same respect. I continue - (4) Does the minister consider his reply to question on notice 902 of 20 April 1999, in which he stated “ . . . KCGM, had already apologised and taken what would be regarded as reasonable steps to minimise future inconvenience to people such as yourself, living close to the shaft”, has proved to be misleading? (5) If so, should the minister apologise to the residents for not taking action against KCGM prior to this latest breach? Hon N.F. MOORE replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) No. However, I am informed that a telephone complaint was received on 14 November 2000 by a district inspector of mines at the Kalgoorlie inspectorate from a resident of Williamstown alleging that a bobcat was being operated on Kalgoorlie Consolidated Gold Mines’ lease, within 100 metres of his residential property. (2) The district inspector of mines was informed that a residential boundary peg had been disturbed. (3) The matter is currently being investigated. A decision on whether prosecution is warranted in this case will be made after the completion of the investigation, which I am sure the member considers is a very appropriate course of action. Hon Mark Nevill: Let us not operate bobcats in the metropolitan area within 100 metres of a person’s house! The PRESIDENT: Order! Hon Tom Helm: What is wrong with this clown? Can’t he shut up? Hon N.F. MOORE: I think he has noticed a slight inconsistency in the argument of the member asking the question. Hon Tom Helm: He is not a blackfella. Hon N.F. MOORE: Is that the difference? Yesterday we were told in the debate on native title that we should not have litigation, but now the member is saying that I should litigate immediately without an investigation. (4) I will be in a position to answer this question after the completion of the investigation. (5) Not applicable.
Hon TOM HELM: The member should just shut up and listen! The PRESIDENT: Order! Last night during a debate another member chose to tell a member to shut up. I explained to that member that it was unparliamentary, and I say exactly the same to Hon Tom Helm. First, there is no need for it and, secondly, it does not achieve anything. Hon Mark Nevill: Show a bit of respect. Hon TOM HELM: For that I apologise. If the member showed me the respect I think I deserve while asking a question, I would certainly show him the same respect. I continue - (4) Does the minister consider his reply to question on notice 902 of 20 April 1999, in which he stated “ . . . KCGM, had already apologised and taken what would be regarded as reasonable steps to minimise future inconvenience to people such as yourself, living close to the shaft”, has proved to be misleading? (5) If so, should the minister apologise to the residents for not taking action against KCGM prior to this latest breach? Hon N.F. MOORE replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) No. However, I am informed that a telephone complaint was received on 14 November 2000 by a district inspector of mines at the Kalgoorlie inspectorate from a resident of Williamstown alleging that a bobcat was being operated on Kalgoorlie Consolidated Gold Mines’ lease, within 100 metres of his residential property. (2) The district inspector of mines was informed that a residential boundary peg had been disturbed. (3) The matter is currently being investigated. A decision on whether prosecution is warranted in this case will be made after the completion of the investigation, which I am sure the member considers is a very appropriate course of action. Hon Mark Nevill: Let us not operate bobcats in the metropolitan area within 100 metres of a person’s house! The PRESIDENT: Order! Hon Tom Helm: What is wrong with this clown? Can’t he shut up? Hon N.F. MOORE: I think he has noticed a slight inconsistency in the argument of the member asking the question. Hon Tom Helm: He is not a blackfella. Hon N.F. MOORE: Is that the difference? Yesterday we were told in the debate on native title that we should not have litigation, but now the member is saying that I should litigate immediately without an investigation. (4) I will be in a position to answer this question after the completion of the investigation. (5) Not applicable.
The PRESIDENT: Order! Last night during a debate another member chose to tell a member to shut up. I explained to that member that it was unparliamentary, and I say exactly the same to Hon Tom Helm. First, there is no need for it and, secondly, it does not achieve anything. Hon Mark Nevill: Show a bit of respect. Hon TOM HELM: For that I apologise. If the member showed me the respect I think I deserve while asking a question, I would certainly show him the same respect. I continue - (4) Does the minister consider his reply to question on notice 902 of 20 April 1999, in which he stated “ . . . KCGM, had already apologised and taken what would be regarded as reasonable steps to minimise future inconvenience to people such as yourself, living close to the shaft”, has proved to be misleading? (5) If so, should the minister apologise to the residents for not taking action against KCGM prior to this latest breach? Hon N.F. MOORE replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) No. However, I am informed that a telephone complaint was received on 14 November 2000 by a district inspector of mines at the Kalgoorlie inspectorate from a resident of Williamstown alleging that a bobcat was being operated on Kalgoorlie Consolidated Gold Mines’ lease, within 100 metres of his residential property. (2) The district inspector of mines was informed that a residential boundary peg had been disturbed. (3) The matter is currently being investigated. A decision on whether prosecution is warranted in this case will be made after the completion of the investigation, which I am sure the member considers is a very appropriate course of action. Hon Mark Nevill: Let us not operate bobcats in the metropolitan area within 100 metres of a person’s house! The PRESIDENT: Order! Hon Tom Helm: What is wrong with this clown? Can’t he shut up? Hon N.F. MOORE: I think he has noticed a slight inconsistency in the argument of the member asking the question. Hon Tom Helm: He is not a blackfella. Hon N.F. MOORE: Is that the difference? Yesterday we were told in the debate on native title that we should not have litigation, but now the member is saying that I should litigate immediately without an investigation. (4) I will be in a position to answer this question after the completion of the investigation. (5) Not applicable.
Hon Mark Nevill: Show a bit of respect. Hon TOM HELM: For that I apologise. If the member showed me the respect I think I deserve while asking a question, I would certainly show him the same respect. I continue - (4) Does the minister consider his reply to question on notice 902 of 20 April 1999, in which he stated “ . . . KCGM, had already apologised and taken what would be regarded as reasonable steps to minimise future inconvenience to people such as yourself, living close to the shaft”, has proved to be misleading? (5) If so, should the minister apologise to the residents for not taking action against KCGM prior to this latest breach? Hon N.F. MOORE replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) No. However, I am informed that a telephone complaint was received on 14 November 2000 by a district inspector of mines at the Kalgoorlie inspectorate from a resident of Williamstown alleging that a bobcat was being operated on Kalgoorlie Consolidated Gold Mines’ lease, within 100 metres of his residential property. (2) The district inspector of mines was informed that a residential boundary peg had been disturbed. (3) The matter is currently being investigated. A decision on whether prosecution is warranted in this case will be made after the completion of the investigation, which I am sure the member considers is a very appropriate course of action. Hon Mark Nevill: Let us not operate bobcats in the metropolitan area within 100 metres of a person’s house! The PRESIDENT: Order! Hon Tom Helm: What is wrong with this clown? Can’t he shut up? Hon N.F. MOORE: I think he has noticed a slight inconsistency in the argument of the member asking the question. Hon Tom Helm: He is not a blackfella. Hon N.F. MOORE: Is that the difference? Yesterday we were told in the debate on native title that we should not have litigation, but now the member is saying that I should litigate immediately without an investigation. (4) I will be in a position to answer this question after the completion of the investigation. (5) Not applicable.
Hon TOM HELM: For that I apologise. If the member showed me the respect I think I deserve while asking a question, I would certainly show him the same respect. I continue - (4) Does the minister consider his reply to question on notice 902 of 20 April 1999, in which he stated “ . . . KCGM, had already apologised and taken what would be regarded as reasonable steps to minimise future inconvenience to people such as yourself, living close to the shaft”, has proved to be misleading? (5) If so, should the minister apologise to the residents for not taking action against KCGM prior to this latest breach? Hon N.F. MOORE replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) No. However, I am informed that a telephone complaint was received on 14 November 2000 by a district inspector of mines at the Kalgoorlie inspectorate from a resident of Williamstown alleging that a bobcat was being operated on Kalgoorlie Consolidated Gold Mines’ lease, within 100 metres of his residential property. (2) The district inspector of mines was informed that a residential boundary peg had been disturbed. (3) The matter is currently being investigated. A decision on whether prosecution is warranted in this case will be made after the completion of the investigation, which I am sure the member considers is a very appropriate course of action. Hon Mark Nevill: Let us not operate bobcats in the metropolitan area within 100 metres of a person’s house! The PRESIDENT: Order! Hon Tom Helm: What is wrong with this clown? Can’t he shut up? Hon N.F. MOORE: I think he has noticed a slight inconsistency in the argument of the member asking the question. Hon Tom Helm: He is not a blackfella. Hon N.F. MOORE: Is that the difference? Yesterday we were told in the debate on native title that we should not have litigation, but now the member is saying that I should litigate immediately without an investigation. (4) I will be in a position to answer this question after the completion of the investigation. (5) Not applicable.
(4) Does the minister consider his reply to question on notice 902 of 20 April 1999, in which he stated “ . . . KCGM, had already apologised and taken what would be regarded as reasonable steps to minimise future inconvenience to people such as yourself, living close to the shaft”, has proved to be misleading? (5) If so, should the minister apologise to the residents for not taking action against KCGM prior to this latest breach? Hon N.F. MOORE replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) No. However, I am informed that a telephone complaint was received on 14 November 2000 by a district inspector of mines at the Kalgoorlie inspectorate from a resident of Williamstown alleging that a bobcat was being operated on Kalgoorlie Consolidated Gold Mines’ lease, within 100 metres of his residential property. (2) The district inspector of mines was informed that a residential boundary peg had been disturbed. (3) The matter is currently being investigated. A decision on whether prosecution is warranted in this case will be made after the completion of the investigation, which I am sure the member considers is a very appropriate course of action. Hon Mark Nevill: Let us not operate bobcats in the metropolitan area within 100 metres of a person’s house! The PRESIDENT: Order! Hon Tom Helm: What is wrong with this clown? Can’t he shut up? Hon N.F. MOORE: I think he has noticed a slight inconsistency in the argument of the member asking the question. Hon Tom Helm: He is not a blackfella. Hon N.F. MOORE: Is that the difference? Yesterday we were told in the debate on native title that we should not have litigation, but now the member is saying that I should litigate immediately without an investigation. (4) I will be in a position to answer this question after the completion of the investigation. (5) Not applicable.
(5) If so, should the minister apologise to the residents for not taking action against KCGM prior to this latest breach? Hon N.F. MOORE replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) No. However, I am informed that a telephone complaint was received on 14 November 2000 by a district inspector of mines at the Kalgoorlie inspectorate from a resident of Williamstown alleging that a bobcat was being operated on Kalgoorlie Consolidated Gold Mines’ lease, within 100 metres of his residential property. (2) The district inspector of mines was informed that a residential boundary peg had been disturbed. (3) The matter is currently being investigated. A decision on whether prosecution is warranted in this case will be made after the completion of the investigation, which I am sure the member considers is a very appropriate course of action. Hon Mark Nevill: Let us not operate bobcats in the metropolitan area within 100 metres of a person’s house! The PRESIDENT: Order! Hon Tom Helm: What is wrong with this clown? Can’t he shut up? Hon N.F. MOORE: I think he has noticed a slight inconsistency in the argument of the member asking the question. Hon Tom Helm: He is not a blackfella. Hon N.F. MOORE: Is that the difference? Yesterday we were told in the debate on native title that we should not have litigation, but now the member is saying that I should litigate immediately without an investigation. (4) I will be in a position to answer this question after the completion of the investigation. (5) Not applicable.
Hon N.F. MOORE replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) No. However, I am informed that a telephone complaint was received on 14 November 2000 by a district inspector of mines at the Kalgoorlie inspectorate from a resident of Williamstown alleging that a bobcat was being operated on Kalgoorlie Consolidated Gold Mines’ lease, within 100 metres of his residential property. (2) The district inspector of mines was informed that a residential boundary peg had been disturbed. (3) The matter is currently being investigated. A decision on whether prosecution is warranted in this case will be made after the completion of the investigation, which I am sure the member considers is a very appropriate course of action. Hon Mark Nevill: Let us not operate bobcats in the metropolitan area within 100 metres of a person’s house! The PRESIDENT: Order! Hon Tom Helm: What is wrong with this clown? Can’t he shut up? Hon N.F. MOORE: I think he has noticed a slight inconsistency in the argument of the member asking the question. Hon Tom Helm: He is not a blackfella. Hon N.F. MOORE: Is that the difference? Yesterday we were told in the debate on native title that we should not have litigation, but now the member is saying that I should litigate immediately without an investigation. (4) I will be in a position to answer this question after the completion of the investigation. (5) Not applicable.
I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) No. However, I am informed that a telephone complaint was received on 14 November 2000 by a district inspector of mines at the Kalgoorlie inspectorate from a resident of Williamstown alleging that a bobcat was being operated on Kalgoorlie Consolidated Gold Mines’ lease, within 100 metres of his residential property. (2) The district inspector of mines was informed that a residential boundary peg had been disturbed. (3) The matter is currently being investigated. A decision on whether prosecution is warranted in this case will be made after the completion of the investigation, which I am sure the member considers is a very appropriate course of action. Hon Mark Nevill: Let us not operate bobcats in the metropolitan area within 100 metres of a person’s house! The PRESIDENT: Order! Hon Tom Helm: What is wrong with this clown? Can’t he shut up? Hon N.F. MOORE: I think he has noticed a slight inconsistency in the argument of the member asking the question. Hon Tom Helm: He is not a blackfella. Hon N.F. MOORE: Is that the difference? Yesterday we were told in the debate on native title that we should not have litigation, but now the member is saying that I should litigate immediately without an investigation. (4) I will be in a position to answer this question after the completion of the investigation. (5) Not applicable.
(1) No. However, I am informed that a telephone complaint was received on 14 November 2000 by a district inspector of mines at the Kalgoorlie inspectorate from a resident of Williamstown alleging that a bobcat was being operated on Kalgoorlie Consolidated Gold Mines’ lease, within 100 metres of his residential property. (2) The district inspector of mines was informed that a residential boundary peg had been disturbed. (3) The matter is currently being investigated. A decision on whether prosecution is warranted in this case will be made after the completion of the investigation, which I am sure the member considers is a very appropriate course of action. Hon Mark Nevill: Let us not operate bobcats in the metropolitan area within 100 metres of a person’s house! The PRESIDENT: Order! Hon Tom Helm: What is wrong with this clown? Can’t he shut up? Hon N.F. MOORE: I think he has noticed a slight inconsistency in the argument of the member asking the question. Hon Tom Helm: He is not a blackfella. Hon N.F. MOORE: Is that the difference? Yesterday we were told in the debate on native title that we should not have litigation, but now the member is saying that I should litigate immediately without an investigation. (4) I will be in a position to answer this question after the completion of the investigation. (5) Not applicable.
(2) The district inspector of mines was informed that a residential boundary peg had been disturbed. (3) The matter is currently being investigated. A decision on whether prosecution is warranted in this case will be made after the completion of the investigation, which I am sure the member considers is a very appropriate course of action. Hon Mark Nevill: Let us not operate bobcats in the metropolitan area within 100 metres of a person’s house! The PRESIDENT: Order! Hon Tom Helm: What is wrong with this clown? Can’t he shut up? Hon N.F. MOORE: I think he has noticed a slight inconsistency in the argument of the member asking the question. Hon Tom Helm: He is not a blackfella. Hon N.F. MOORE: Is that the difference? Yesterday we were told in the debate on native title that we should not have litigation, but now the member is saying that I should litigate immediately without an investigation. (4) I will be in a position to answer this question after the completion of the investigation. (5) Not applicable.
(3) The matter is currently being investigated. A decision on whether prosecution is warranted in this case will be made after the completion of the investigation, which I am sure the member considers is a very appropriate course of action. Hon Mark Nevill: Let us not operate bobcats in the metropolitan area within 100 metres of a person’s house! The PRESIDENT: Order! Hon Tom Helm: What is wrong with this clown? Can’t he shut up? Hon N.F. MOORE: I think he has noticed a slight inconsistency in the argument of the member asking the question. Hon Tom Helm: He is not a blackfella. Hon N.F. MOORE: Is that the difference? Yesterday we were told in the debate on native title that we should not have litigation, but now the member is saying that I should litigate immediately without an investigation. (4) I will be in a position to answer this question after the completion of the investigation. (5) Not applicable.
Hon Mark Nevill: Let us not operate bobcats in the metropolitan area within 100 metres of a person’s house! The PRESIDENT: Order! Hon Tom Helm: What is wrong with this clown? Can’t he shut up? Hon N.F. MOORE: I think he has noticed a slight inconsistency in the argument of the member asking the question. Hon Tom Helm: He is not a blackfella. Hon N.F. MOORE: Is that the difference? Yesterday we were told in the debate on native title that we should not have litigation, but now the member is saying that I should litigate immediately without an investigation. (4) I will be in a position to answer this question after the completion of the investigation. (5) Not applicable.
The PRESIDENT: Order! Hon Tom Helm: What is wrong with this clown? Can’t he shut up? Hon N.F. MOORE: I think he has noticed a slight inconsistency in the argument of the member asking the question. Hon Tom Helm: He is not a blackfella. Hon N.F. MOORE: Is that the difference? Yesterday we were told in the debate on native title that we should not have litigation, but now the member is saying that I should litigate immediately without an investigation. (4) I will be in a position to answer this question after the completion of the investigation. (5) Not applicable.
Hon Tom Helm: What is wrong with this clown? Can’t he shut up? Hon N.F. MOORE: I think he has noticed a slight inconsistency in the argument of the member asking the question. Hon Tom Helm: He is not a blackfella. Hon N.F. MOORE: Is that the difference? Yesterday we were told in the debate on native title that we should not have litigation, but now the member is saying that I should litigate immediately without an investigation. (4) I will be in a position to answer this question after the completion of the investigation. (5) Not applicable.
Hon N.F. MOORE: I think he has noticed a slight inconsistency in the argument of the member asking the question. Hon Tom Helm: He is not a blackfella. Hon N.F. MOORE: Is that the difference? Yesterday we were told in the debate on native title that we should not have litigation, but now the member is saying that I should litigate immediately without an investigation. (4) I will be in a position to answer this question after the completion of the investigation. (5) Not applicable.
Hon Tom Helm: He is not a blackfella. Hon N.F. MOORE: Is that the difference? Yesterday we were told in the debate on native title that we should not have litigation, but now the member is saying that I should litigate immediately without an investigation. (4) I will be in a position to answer this question after the completion of the investigation. (5) Not applicable.
Hon N.F. MOORE: Is that the difference? Yesterday we were told in the debate on native title that we should not have litigation, but now the member is saying that I should litigate immediately without an investigation. (4) I will be in a position to answer this question after the completion of the investigation. (5) Not applicable.
(4) I will be in a position to answer this question after the completion of the investigation. (5) Not applicable.
(5) Not applicable.
(2) Is the minister aware that during the same incident a boundary peg at the same residence was pulled out and that the boundary peg is inside KCGM’s fenced area? (3) Will the minister instigate proceedings against KCGM for the breach? Hon Mark Nevill: I thought you did not support litigation approaches. Hon N.F. Moore: It depends on the circumstances. Hon TOM HELM: Is Hon Mark Nevill with us? Hon Mark Nevill: I am just looking for a bit of consistency. Hon TOM HELM: The member should just shut up and listen! The PRESIDENT: Order! Last night during a debate another member chose to tell a member to shut up. I explained to that member that it was unparliamentary, and I say exactly the same to Hon Tom Helm. First, there is no need for it and, secondly, it does not achieve anything. Hon Mark Nevill: Show a bit of respect. Hon TOM HELM: For that I apologise. If the member showed me the respect I think I deserve while asking a question, I would certainly show him the same respect. I continue - (4) Does the minister consider his reply to question on notice 902 of 20 April 1999, in which he stated “ . . . KCGM, had already apologised and taken what would be regarded as reasonable steps to minimise future inconvenience to people such as yourself, living close to the shaft”, has proved to be misleading? (5) If so, should the minister apologise to the residents for not taking action against KCGM prior to this latest breach? Hon N.F. MOORE replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) No. However, I am informed that a telephone complaint was received on 14 November 2000 by a district inspector of mines at the Kalgoorlie inspectorate from a resident of Williamstown alleging that a bobcat was being operated on Kalgoorlie Consolidated Gold Mines’ lease, within 100 metres of his residential property. (2) The district inspector of mines was informed that a residential boundary peg had been disturbed. (3) The matter is currently being investigated. A decision on whether prosecution is warranted in this case will be made after the completion of the investigation, which I am sure the member considers is a very appropriate course of action. Hon Mark Nevill: Let us not operate bobcats in the metropolitan area within 100 metres of a person’s house! The PRESIDENT: Order! Hon Tom Helm: What is wrong with this clown? Can’t he shut up? Hon N.F. MOORE: I think he has noticed a slight inconsistency in the argument of the member asking the question. Hon Tom Helm: He is not a blackfella. Hon N.F. MOORE: Is that the difference? Yesterday we were told in the debate on native title that we should not have litigation, but now the member is saying that I should litigate immediately without an investigation. (4) I will be in a position to answer this question after the completion of the investigation. (5) Not applicable.
(3) Will the minister instigate proceedings against KCGM for the breach? Hon Mark Nevill: I thought you did not support litigation approaches. Hon N.F. Moore: It depends on the circumstances. Hon TOM HELM: Is Hon Mark Nevill with us? Hon Mark Nevill: I am just looking for a bit of consistency. Hon TOM HELM: The member should just shut up and listen! The PRESIDENT: Order! Last night during a debate another member chose to tell a member to shut up. I explained to that member that it was unparliamentary, and I say exactly the same to Hon Tom Helm. First, there is no need for it and, secondly, it does not achieve anything. Hon Mark Nevill: Show a bit of respect. Hon TOM HELM: For that I apologise. If the member showed me the respect I think I deserve while asking a question, I would certainly show him the same respect. I continue - (4) Does the minister consider his reply to question on notice 902 of 20 April 1999, in which he stated “ . . . KCGM, had already apologised and taken what would be regarded as reasonable steps to minimise future inconvenience to people such as yourself, living close to the shaft”, has proved to be misleading? (5) If so, should the minister apologise to the residents for not taking action against KCGM prior to this latest breach? Hon N.F. MOORE replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) No. However, I am informed that a telephone complaint was received on 14 November 2000 by a district inspector of mines at the Kalgoorlie inspectorate from a resident of Williamstown alleging that a bobcat was being operated on Kalgoorlie Consolidated Gold Mines’ lease, within 100 metres of his residential property. (2) The district inspector of mines was informed that a residential boundary peg had been disturbed. (3) The matter is currently being investigated. A decision on whether prosecution is warranted in this case will be made after the completion of the investigation, which I am sure the member considers is a very appropriate course of action. Hon Mark Nevill: Let us not operate bobcats in the metropolitan area within 100 metres of a person’s house! The PRESIDENT: Order! Hon Tom Helm: What is wrong with this clown? Can’t he shut up? Hon N.F. MOORE: I think he has noticed a slight inconsistency in the argument of the member asking the question. Hon Tom Helm: He is not a blackfella. Hon N.F. MOORE: Is that the difference? Yesterday we were told in the debate on native title that we should not have litigation, but now the member is saying that I should litigate immediately without an investigation. (4) I will be in a position to answer this question after the completion of the investigation. (5) Not applicable.
Hon Mark Nevill: I thought you did not support litigation approaches. Hon N.F. Moore: It depends on the circumstances. Hon TOM HELM: Is Hon Mark Nevill with us? Hon Mark Nevill: I am just looking for a bit of consistency. Hon TOM HELM: The member should just shut up and listen! The PRESIDENT: Order! Last night during a debate another member chose to tell a member to shut up. I explained to that member that it was unparliamentary, and I say exactly the same to Hon Tom Helm. First, there is no need for it and, secondly, it does not achieve anything. Hon Mark Nevill: Show a bit of respect. Hon TOM HELM: For that I apologise. If the member showed me the respect I think I deserve while asking a question, I would certainly show him the same respect. I continue - (4) Does the minister consider his reply to question on notice 902 of 20 April 1999, in which he stated “ . . . KCGM, had already apologised and taken what would be regarded as reasonable steps to minimise future inconvenience to people such as yourself, living close to the shaft”, has proved to be misleading? (5) If so, should the minister apologise to the residents for not taking action against KCGM prior to this latest breach? Hon N.F. MOORE replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) No. However, I am informed that a telephone complaint was received on 14 November 2000 by a district inspector of mines at the Kalgoorlie inspectorate from a resident of Williamstown alleging that a bobcat was being operated on Kalgoorlie Consolidated Gold Mines’ lease, within 100 metres of his residential property. (2) The district inspector of mines was informed that a residential boundary peg had been disturbed. (3) The matter is currently being investigated. A decision on whether prosecution is warranted in this case will be made after the completion of the investigation, which I am sure the member considers is a very appropriate course of action. Hon Mark Nevill: Let us not operate bobcats in the metropolitan area within 100 metres of a person’s house! The PRESIDENT: Order! Hon Tom Helm: What is wrong with this clown? Can’t he shut up? Hon N.F. MOORE: I think he has noticed a slight inconsistency in the argument of the member asking the question. Hon Tom Helm: He is not a blackfella. Hon N.F. MOORE: Is that the difference? Yesterday we were told in the debate on native title that we should not have litigation, but now the member is saying that I should litigate immediately without an investigation. (4) I will be in a position to answer this question after the completion of the investigation. (5) Not applicable.
Hon N.F. Moore: It depends on the circumstances. Hon TOM HELM: Is Hon Mark Nevill with us? Hon Mark Nevill: I am just looking for a bit of consistency. Hon TOM HELM: The member should just shut up and listen! The PRESIDENT: Order! Last night during a debate another member chose to tell a member to shut up. I explained to that member that it was unparliamentary, and I say exactly the same to Hon Tom Helm. First, there is no need for it and, secondly, it does not achieve anything. Hon Mark Nevill: Show a bit of respect. Hon TOM HELM: For that I apologise. If the member showed me the respect I think I deserve while asking a question, I would certainly show him the same respect. I continue - (4) Does the minister consider his reply to question on notice 902 of 20 April 1999, in which he stated “ . . . KCGM, had already apologised and taken what would be regarded as reasonable steps to minimise future inconvenience to people such as yourself, living close to the shaft”, has proved to be misleading? (5) If so, should the minister apologise to the residents for not taking action against KCGM prior to this latest breach? Hon N.F. MOORE replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) No. However, I am informed that a telephone complaint was received on 14 November 2000 by a district inspector of mines at the Kalgoorlie inspectorate from a resident of Williamstown alleging that a bobcat was being operated on Kalgoorlie Consolidated Gold Mines’ lease, within 100 metres of his residential property. (2) The district inspector of mines was informed that a residential boundary peg had been disturbed. (3) The matter is currently being investigated. A decision on whether prosecution is warranted in this case will be made after the completion of the investigation, which I am sure the member considers is a very appropriate course of action. Hon Mark Nevill: Let us not operate bobcats in the metropolitan area within 100 metres of a person’s house! The PRESIDENT: Order! Hon Tom Helm: What is wrong with this clown? Can’t he shut up? Hon N.F. MOORE: I think he has noticed a slight inconsistency in the argument of the member asking the question. Hon Tom Helm: He is not a blackfella. Hon N.F. MOORE: Is that the difference? Yesterday we were told in the debate on native title that we should not have litigation, but now the member is saying that I should litigate immediately without an investigation. (4) I will be in a position to answer this question after the completion of the investigation. (5) Not applicable.
Hon TOM HELM: Is Hon Mark Nevill with us? Hon Mark Nevill: I am just looking for a bit of consistency. Hon TOM HELM: The member should just shut up and listen! The PRESIDENT: Order! Last night during a debate another member chose to tell a member to shut up. I explained to that member that it was unparliamentary, and I say exactly the same to Hon Tom Helm. First, there is no need for it and, secondly, it does not achieve anything. Hon Mark Nevill: Show a bit of respect. Hon TOM HELM: For that I apologise. If the member showed me the respect I think I deserve while asking a question, I would certainly show him the same respect. I continue - (4) Does the minister consider his reply to question on notice 902 of 20 April 1999, in which he stated “ . . . KCGM, had already apologised and taken what would be regarded as reasonable steps to minimise future inconvenience to people such as yourself, living close to the shaft”, has proved to be misleading? (5) If so, should the minister apologise to the residents for not taking action against KCGM prior to this latest breach? Hon N.F. MOORE replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) No. However, I am informed that a telephone complaint was received on 14 November 2000 by a district inspector of mines at the Kalgoorlie inspectorate from a resident of Williamstown alleging that a bobcat was being operated on Kalgoorlie Consolidated Gold Mines’ lease, within 100 metres of his residential property. (2) The district inspector of mines was informed that a residential boundary peg had been disturbed. (3) The matter is currently being investigated. A decision on whether prosecution is warranted in this case will be made after the completion of the investigation, which I am sure the member considers is a very appropriate course of action. Hon Mark Nevill: Let us not operate bobcats in the metropolitan area within 100 metres of a person’s house! The PRESIDENT: Order! Hon Tom Helm: What is wrong with this clown? Can’t he shut up? Hon N.F. MOORE: I think he has noticed a slight inconsistency in the argument of the member asking the question. Hon Tom Helm: He is not a blackfella. Hon N.F. MOORE: Is that the difference? Yesterday we were told in the debate on native title that we should not have litigation, but now the member is saying that I should litigate immediately without an investigation. (4) I will be in a position to answer this question after the completion of the investigation. (5) Not applicable.
Hon Mark Nevill: I am just looking for a bit of consistency. Hon TOM HELM: The member should just shut up and listen! The PRESIDENT: Order! Last night during a debate another member chose to tell a member to shut up. I explained to that member that it was unparliamentary, and I say exactly the same to Hon Tom Helm. First, there is no need for it and, secondly, it does not achieve anything. Hon Mark Nevill: Show a bit of respect. Hon TOM HELM: For that I apologise. If the member showed me the respect I think I deserve while asking a question, I would certainly show him the same respect. I continue - (4) Does the minister consider his reply to question on notice 902 of 20 April 1999, in which he stated “ . . . KCGM, had already apologised and taken what would be regarded as reasonable steps to minimise future inconvenience to people such as yourself, living close to the shaft”, has proved to be misleading? (5) If so, should the minister apologise to the residents for not taking action against KCGM prior to this latest breach? Hon N.F. MOORE replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) No. However, I am informed that a telephone complaint was received on 14 November 2000 by a district inspector of mines at the Kalgoorlie inspectorate from a resident of Williamstown alleging that a bobcat was being operated on Kalgoorlie Consolidated Gold Mines’ lease, within 100 metres of his residential property. (2) The district inspector of mines was informed that a residential boundary peg had been disturbed. (3) The matter is currently being investigated. A decision on whether prosecution is warranted in this case will be made after the completion of the investigation, which I am sure the member considers is a very appropriate course of action. Hon Mark Nevill: Let us not operate bobcats in the metropolitan area within 100 metres of a person’s house! The PRESIDENT: Order! Hon Tom Helm: What is wrong with this clown? Can’t he shut up? Hon N.F. MOORE: I think he has noticed a slight inconsistency in the argument of the member asking the question. Hon Tom Helm: He is not a blackfella. Hon N.F. MOORE: Is that the difference? Yesterday we were told in the debate on native title that we should not have litigation, but now the member is saying that I should litigate immediately without an investigation. (4) I will be in a position to answer this question after the completion of the investigation. (5) Not applicable.
Hon TOM HELM: The member should just shut up and listen! The PRESIDENT: Order! Last night during a debate another member chose to tell a member to shut up. I explained to that member that it was unparliamentary, and I say exactly the same to Hon Tom Helm. First, there is no need for it and, secondly, it does not achieve anything. Hon Mark Nevill: Show a bit of respect. Hon TOM HELM: For that I apologise. If the member showed me the respect I think I deserve while asking a question, I would certainly show him the same respect. I continue - (4) Does the minister consider his reply to question on notice 902 of 20 April 1999, in which he stated “ . . . KCGM, had already apologised and taken what would be regarded as reasonable steps to minimise future inconvenience to people such as yourself, living close to the shaft”, has proved to be misleading? (5) If so, should the minister apologise to the residents for not taking action against KCGM prior to this latest breach? Hon N.F. MOORE replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) No. However, I am informed that a telephone complaint was received on 14 November 2000 by a district inspector of mines at the Kalgoorlie inspectorate from a resident of Williamstown alleging that a bobcat was being operated on Kalgoorlie Consolidated Gold Mines’ lease, within 100 metres of his residential property. (2) The district inspector of mines was informed that a residential boundary peg had been disturbed. (3) The matter is currently being investigated. A decision on whether prosecution is warranted in this case will be made after the completion of the investigation, which I am sure the member considers is a very appropriate course of action. Hon Mark Nevill: Let us not operate bobcats in the metropolitan area within 100 metres of a person’s house! The PRESIDENT: Order! Hon Tom Helm: What is wrong with this clown? Can’t he shut up? Hon N.F. MOORE: I think he has noticed a slight inconsistency in the argument of the member asking the question. Hon Tom Helm: He is not a blackfella. Hon N.F. MOORE: Is that the difference? Yesterday we were told in the debate on native title that we should not have litigation, but now the member is saying that I should litigate immediately without an investigation. (4) I will be in a position to answer this question after the completion of the investigation. (5) Not applicable.
The PRESIDENT: Order! Last night during a debate another member chose to tell a member to shut up. I explained to that member that it was unparliamentary, and I say exactly the same to Hon Tom Helm. First, there is no need for it and, secondly, it does not achieve anything. Hon Mark Nevill: Show a bit of respect. Hon TOM HELM: For that I apologise. If the member showed me the respect I think I deserve while asking a question, I would certainly show him the same respect. I continue - (4) Does the minister consider his reply to question on notice 902 of 20 April 1999, in which he stated “ . . . KCGM, had already apologised and taken what would be regarded as reasonable steps to minimise future inconvenience to people such as yourself, living close to the shaft”, has proved to be misleading? (5) If so, should the minister apologise to the residents for not taking action against KCGM prior to this latest breach? Hon N.F. MOORE replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) No. However, I am informed that a telephone complaint was received on 14 November 2000 by a district inspector of mines at the Kalgoorlie inspectorate from a resident of Williamstown alleging that a bobcat was being operated on Kalgoorlie Consolidated Gold Mines’ lease, within 100 metres of his residential property. (2) The district inspector of mines was informed that a residential boundary peg had been disturbed. (3) The matter is currently being investigated. A decision on whether prosecution is warranted in this case will be made after the completion of the investigation, which I am sure the member considers is a very appropriate course of action. Hon Mark Nevill: Let us not operate bobcats in the metropolitan area within 100 metres of a person’s house! The PRESIDENT: Order! Hon Tom Helm: What is wrong with this clown? Can’t he shut up? Hon N.F. MOORE: I think he has noticed a slight inconsistency in the argument of the member asking the question. Hon Tom Helm: He is not a blackfella. Hon N.F. MOORE: Is that the difference? Yesterday we were told in the debate on native title that we should not have litigation, but now the member is saying that I should litigate immediately without an investigation. (4) I will be in a position to answer this question after the completion of the investigation. (5) Not applicable.
Hon Mark Nevill: Show a bit of respect. Hon TOM HELM: For that I apologise. If the member showed me the respect I think I deserve while asking a question, I would certainly show him the same respect. I continue - (4) Does the minister consider his reply to question on notice 902 of 20 April 1999, in which he stated “ . . . KCGM, had already apologised and taken what would be regarded as reasonable steps to minimise future inconvenience to people such as yourself, living close to the shaft”, has proved to be misleading? (5) If so, should the minister apologise to the residents for not taking action against KCGM prior to this latest breach? Hon N.F. MOORE replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) No. However, I am informed that a telephone complaint was received on 14 November 2000 by a district inspector of mines at the Kalgoorlie inspectorate from a resident of Williamstown alleging that a bobcat was being operated on Kalgoorlie Consolidated Gold Mines’ lease, within 100 metres of his residential property. (2) The district inspector of mines was informed that a residential boundary peg had been disturbed. (3) The matter is currently being investigated. A decision on whether prosecution is warranted in this case will be made after the completion of the investigation, which I am sure the member considers is a very appropriate course of action. Hon Mark Nevill: Let us not operate bobcats in the metropolitan area within 100 metres of a person’s house! The PRESIDENT: Order! Hon Tom Helm: What is wrong with this clown? Can’t he shut up? Hon N.F. MOORE: I think he has noticed a slight inconsistency in the argument of the member asking the question. Hon Tom Helm: He is not a blackfella. Hon N.F. MOORE: Is that the difference? Yesterday we were told in the debate on native title that we should not have litigation, but now the member is saying that I should litigate immediately without an investigation. (4) I will be in a position to answer this question after the completion of the investigation. (5) Not applicable.
Hon TOM HELM: For that I apologise. If the member showed me the respect I think I deserve while asking a question, I would certainly show him the same respect. I continue - (4) Does the minister consider his reply to question on notice 902 of 20 April 1999, in which he stated “ . . . KCGM, had already apologised and taken what would be regarded as reasonable steps to minimise future inconvenience to people such as yourself, living close to the shaft”, has proved to be misleading? (5) If so, should the minister apologise to the residents for not taking action against KCGM prior to this latest breach? Hon N.F. MOORE replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) No. However, I am informed that a telephone complaint was received on 14 November 2000 by a district inspector of mines at the Kalgoorlie inspectorate from a resident of Williamstown alleging that a bobcat was being operated on Kalgoorlie Consolidated Gold Mines’ lease, within 100 metres of his residential property. (2) The district inspector of mines was informed that a residential boundary peg had been disturbed. (3) The matter is currently being investigated. A decision on whether prosecution is warranted in this case will be made after the completion of the investigation, which I am sure the member considers is a very appropriate course of action. Hon Mark Nevill: Let us not operate bobcats in the metropolitan area within 100 metres of a person’s house! The PRESIDENT: Order! Hon Tom Helm: What is wrong with this clown? Can’t he shut up? Hon N.F. MOORE: I think he has noticed a slight inconsistency in the argument of the member asking the question. Hon Tom Helm: He is not a blackfella. Hon N.F. MOORE: Is that the difference? Yesterday we were told in the debate on native title that we should not have litigation, but now the member is saying that I should litigate immediately without an investigation. (4) I will be in a position to answer this question after the completion of the investigation. (5) Not applicable.
(4) Does the minister consider his reply to question on notice 902 of 20 April 1999, in which he stated “ . . . KCGM, had already apologised and taken what would be regarded as reasonable steps to minimise future inconvenience to people such as yourself, living close to the shaft”, has proved to be misleading? (5) If so, should the minister apologise to the residents for not taking action against KCGM prior to this latest breach? Hon N.F. MOORE replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) No. However, I am informed that a telephone complaint was received on 14 November 2000 by a district inspector of mines at the Kalgoorlie inspectorate from a resident of Williamstown alleging that a bobcat was being operated on Kalgoorlie Consolidated Gold Mines’ lease, within 100 metres of his residential property. (2) The district inspector of mines was informed that a residential boundary peg had been disturbed. (3) The matter is currently being investigated. A decision on whether prosecution is warranted in this case will be made after the completion of the investigation, which I am sure the member considers is a very appropriate course of action. Hon Mark Nevill: Let us not operate bobcats in the metropolitan area within 100 metres of a person’s house! The PRESIDENT: Order! Hon Tom Helm: What is wrong with this clown? Can’t he shut up? Hon N.F. MOORE: I think he has noticed a slight inconsistency in the argument of the member asking the question. Hon Tom Helm: He is not a blackfella. Hon N.F. MOORE: Is that the difference? Yesterday we were told in the debate on native title that we should not have litigation, but now the member is saying that I should litigate immediately without an investigation. (4) I will be in a position to answer this question after the completion of the investigation. (5) Not applicable.
(5) If so, should the minister apologise to the residents for not taking action against KCGM prior to this latest breach? Hon N.F. MOORE replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) No. However, I am informed that a telephone complaint was received on 14 November 2000 by a district inspector of mines at the Kalgoorlie inspectorate from a resident of Williamstown alleging that a bobcat was being operated on Kalgoorlie Consolidated Gold Mines’ lease, within 100 metres of his residential property. (2) The district inspector of mines was informed that a residential boundary peg had been disturbed. (3) The matter is currently being investigated. A decision on whether prosecution is warranted in this case will be made after the completion of the investigation, which I am sure the member considers is a very appropriate course of action. Hon Mark Nevill: Let us not operate bobcats in the metropolitan area within 100 metres of a person’s house! The PRESIDENT: Order! Hon Tom Helm: What is wrong with this clown? Can’t he shut up? Hon N.F. MOORE: I think he has noticed a slight inconsistency in the argument of the member asking the question. Hon Tom Helm: He is not a blackfella. Hon N.F. MOORE: Is that the difference? Yesterday we were told in the debate on native title that we should not have litigation, but now the member is saying that I should litigate immediately without an investigation. (4) I will be in a position to answer this question after the completion of the investigation. (5) Not applicable.
Hon N.F. MOORE replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) No. However, I am informed that a telephone complaint was received on 14 November 2000 by a district inspector of mines at the Kalgoorlie inspectorate from a resident of Williamstown alleging that a bobcat was being operated on Kalgoorlie Consolidated Gold Mines’ lease, within 100 metres of his residential property. (2) The district inspector of mines was informed that a residential boundary peg had been disturbed. (3) The matter is currently being investigated. A decision on whether prosecution is warranted in this case will be made after the completion of the investigation, which I am sure the member considers is a very appropriate course of action. Hon Mark Nevill: Let us not operate bobcats in the metropolitan area within 100 metres of a person’s house! The PRESIDENT: Order! Hon Tom Helm: What is wrong with this clown? Can’t he shut up? Hon N.F. MOORE: I think he has noticed a slight inconsistency in the argument of the member asking the question. Hon Tom Helm: He is not a blackfella. Hon N.F. MOORE: Is that the difference? Yesterday we were told in the debate on native title that we should not have litigation, but now the member is saying that I should litigate immediately without an investigation. (4) I will be in a position to answer this question after the completion of the investigation. (5) Not applicable.
I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) No. However, I am informed that a telephone complaint was received on 14 November 2000 by a district inspector of mines at the Kalgoorlie inspectorate from a resident of Williamstown alleging that a bobcat was being operated on Kalgoorlie Consolidated Gold Mines’ lease, within 100 metres of his residential property. (2) The district inspector of mines was informed that a residential boundary peg had been disturbed. (3) The matter is currently being investigated. A decision on whether prosecution is warranted in this case will be made after the completion of the investigation, which I am sure the member considers is a very appropriate course of action. Hon Mark Nevill: Let us not operate bobcats in the metropolitan area within 100 metres of a person’s house! The PRESIDENT: Order! Hon Tom Helm: What is wrong with this clown? Can’t he shut up? Hon N.F. MOORE: I think he has noticed a slight inconsistency in the argument of the member asking the question. Hon Tom Helm: He is not a blackfella. Hon N.F. MOORE: Is that the difference? Yesterday we were told in the debate on native title that we should not have litigation, but now the member is saying that I should litigate immediately without an investigation. (4) I will be in a position to answer this question after the completion of the investigation. (5) Not applicable.
(1) No. However, I am informed that a telephone complaint was received on 14 November 2000 by a district inspector of mines at the Kalgoorlie inspectorate from a resident of Williamstown alleging that a bobcat was being operated on Kalgoorlie Consolidated Gold Mines’ lease, within 100 metres of his residential property. (2) The district inspector of mines was informed that a residential boundary peg had been disturbed. (3) The matter is currently being investigated. A decision on whether prosecution is warranted in this case will be made after the completion of the investigation, which I am sure the member considers is a very appropriate course of action. Hon Mark Nevill: Let us not operate bobcats in the metropolitan area within 100 metres of a person’s house! The PRESIDENT: Order! Hon Tom Helm: What is wrong with this clown? Can’t he shut up? Hon N.F. MOORE: I think he has noticed a slight inconsistency in the argument of the member asking the question. Hon Tom Helm: He is not a blackfella. Hon N.F. MOORE: Is that the difference? Yesterday we were told in the debate on native title that we should not have litigation, but now the member is saying that I should litigate immediately without an investigation. (4) I will be in a position to answer this question after the completion of the investigation. (5) Not applicable.
(2) The district inspector of mines was informed that a residential boundary peg had been disturbed. (3) The matter is currently being investigated. A decision on whether prosecution is warranted in this case will be made after the completion of the investigation, which I am sure the member considers is a very appropriate course of action. Hon Mark Nevill: Let us not operate bobcats in the metropolitan area within 100 metres of a person’s house! The PRESIDENT: Order! Hon Tom Helm: What is wrong with this clown? Can’t he shut up? Hon N.F. MOORE: I think he has noticed a slight inconsistency in the argument of the member asking the question. Hon Tom Helm: He is not a blackfella. Hon N.F. MOORE: Is that the difference? Yesterday we were told in the debate on native title that we should not have litigation, but now the member is saying that I should litigate immediately without an investigation. (4) I will be in a position to answer this question after the completion of the investigation. (5) Not applicable.
(3) The matter is currently being investigated. A decision on whether prosecution is warranted in this case will be made after the completion of the investigation, which I am sure the member considers is a very appropriate course of action. Hon Mark Nevill: Let us not operate bobcats in the metropolitan area within 100 metres of a person’s house! The PRESIDENT: Order! Hon Tom Helm: What is wrong with this clown? Can’t he shut up? Hon N.F. MOORE: I think he has noticed a slight inconsistency in the argument of the member asking the question. Hon Tom Helm: He is not a blackfella. Hon N.F. MOORE: Is that the difference? Yesterday we were told in the debate on native title that we should not have litigation, but now the member is saying that I should litigate immediately without an investigation. (4) I will be in a position to answer this question after the completion of the investigation. (5) Not applicable.
Hon Mark Nevill: Let us not operate bobcats in the metropolitan area within 100 metres of a person’s house! The PRESIDENT: Order! Hon Tom Helm: What is wrong with this clown? Can’t he shut up? Hon N.F. MOORE: I think he has noticed a slight inconsistency in the argument of the member asking the question. Hon Tom Helm: He is not a blackfella. Hon N.F. MOORE: Is that the difference? Yesterday we were told in the debate on native title that we should not have litigation, but now the member is saying that I should litigate immediately without an investigation. (4) I will be in a position to answer this question after the completion of the investigation. (5) Not applicable.
The PRESIDENT: Order! Hon Tom Helm: What is wrong with this clown? Can’t he shut up? Hon N.F. MOORE: I think he has noticed a slight inconsistency in the argument of the member asking the question. Hon Tom Helm: He is not a blackfella. Hon N.F. MOORE: Is that the difference? Yesterday we were told in the debate on native title that we should not have litigation, but now the member is saying that I should litigate immediately without an investigation. (4) I will be in a position to answer this question after the completion of the investigation. (5) Not applicable.
Hon Tom Helm: What is wrong with this clown? Can’t he shut up? Hon N.F. MOORE: I think he has noticed a slight inconsistency in the argument of the member asking the question. Hon Tom Helm: He is not a blackfella. Hon N.F. MOORE: Is that the difference? Yesterday we were told in the debate on native title that we should not have litigation, but now the member is saying that I should litigate immediately without an investigation. (4) I will be in a position to answer this question after the completion of the investigation. (5) Not applicable.
Hon N.F. MOORE: I think he has noticed a slight inconsistency in the argument of the member asking the question. Hon Tom Helm: He is not a blackfella. Hon N.F. MOORE: Is that the difference? Yesterday we were told in the debate on native title that we should not have litigation, but now the member is saying that I should litigate immediately without an investigation. (4) I will be in a position to answer this question after the completion of the investigation. (5) Not applicable.
Hon Tom Helm: He is not a blackfella. Hon N.F. MOORE: Is that the difference? Yesterday we were told in the debate on native title that we should not have litigation, but now the member is saying that I should litigate immediately without an investigation. (4) I will be in a position to answer this question after the completion of the investigation. (5) Not applicable.
Hon N.F. MOORE: Is that the difference? Yesterday we were told in the debate on native title that we should not have litigation, but now the member is saying that I should litigate immediately without an investigation. (4) I will be in a position to answer this question after the completion of the investigation. (5) Not applicable.
(4) I will be in a position to answer this question after the completion of the investigation. (5) Not applicable.
(5) Not applicable.
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